Mental Health Support Specialist — Flexible Growth

Maine Tech Hub; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and成长

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to support individuals with mental and emotional challenges under supervision of psychiatrists and mental health professionals. You will assist in daily activities, monitor progress, observe behaviors, and conduct recreational activities as part of cooperative treatment plans.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR/crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of full-time experience in direct care preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Non-profit human service experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and handle fast-paced environment.
• Must perform CPR and crisis intervention per agency protocols.
• Current driver's license with driving record acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate counseling interventions for psychiatric patients.
• Lead community therapeutic meetings to enhance rehabilitation and coping skills.
• Assist residents in functioning at their highest potential through individualized plans.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Produce accurate records per agency and regulatory standards.
• Meet productivity standards in fee-for-service programs.
• Provide CPR and crisis intervention as required.
• Coordinate transportation planning and services as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Access

Publisher

Report-writer

EHR/EMR

Job description

Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to support individuals with mental and emotional challenges under supervision of psychiatrists and mental health professionals. You will assist in daily activities, monitor progress, observe behaviors, and conduct recreational activities as part of cooperative treatment plans.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR/crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.